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Wagner Tractor was a pioneering American agricultural machinery manufacturer best known for developing the first articulated four-wheel drive tractor. Founded in Portland, Oregon, by the Wagner brothers, the company initially focused on machinery for logging and mining industries starting in 1922. Recognizing the potential of their engineering expertise in off-road vehicles, the Wagners entered the agricultural market in the 1950s with their groundbreaking articulated tractor design. This innovation addressed the need for increased power and maneuverability in large-scale farming operations, setting a new standard in the industry. In the late 1960s, Wagner entered into a strategic partnership with John Deere, one of the largest agricultural machinery manufacturers in the world. As part of this agreement, John Deere purchased 51 of Wagner's articulated tractors. However, the deal included a five-year non-compete clause that ultimately proved detrimental to Wagner's agricultural endeavors. Unable to continue developing and selling tractors during this period, the company struggled to maintain its market presence and eventually ceased production of agricultural machinery. Despite its relatively short tenure in the agricultural sector, Wagner's contribution to tractor design and engineering remains significant, particularly through its pioneering work on articulated four-wheel drive technology.